If Team K5K had a "window of opportunity" 18 Months out, Team K3J has had a
"small hole in the screen." Earlier this year, the US Army completed its
mission of the demilitarization of landmines, and VX Chemical Agent. Fortunately, the commander Col James Pasquino was
aware of my desire to operate Amateur Radio from there and called me in early August inviting me to come out prior to his transfer in October.

Needless to say, life has become very busy trying to get the trip
organized and juggling the entire work load of my shop since the transfers of my
shop personnel. You just can not imagine all the detailed information that you have to plan for to
make a little week expedition. But I think we have all the squares
filled and the bags packed and we are planning to leave Honolulu on the 11th of Sept!!!
We anticipate arriving at approx. 2200 UTC, and will set up antennas and radio
equipment. Our goal is to be working pileups on the low bands by
nightfall, 0500 UTC. ** See "Current News"